Non-Current Assets

Loans, at fair value(1)(2)

Ellington Financial Inc. Loans, at fair value(1)(2) increased by 4.5% to $17.39B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.9%, from $14.27B to $17.39B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Loans, at fair value(1)(2) shows an upward trend with a 12.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates expansion of the credit portfolio, while a decline suggests portfolio runoff or strategic divestment.

Detailed definition

This represents the fair value of mortgage and non-mortgage loans held as long-term investments on the balance sheet. It...

Peer comparison

Standard for specialty finance companies and mortgage REITs.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_investment_in_loans

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.63B$12.31B$12.64B$12.85B$13.52B$14.00B$14.27B$14.67B$15.53B$16.64B$17.39B
QoQ Change+5.9%+2.7%+1.6%+5.2%+3.5%+2.0%+2.8%+5.9%+7.1%+4.5%
YoY Change+5.9%+13.8%+12.9%+14.2%+14.9%+18.9%+21.9%
Range$11.63B$17.39B
CAGR+17.5%
Avg YoY Growth+14.6%
Median YoY Growth+14.2%
Current Streak10+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s loans, at fair value(1)(2)?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported loans, at fair value(1)(2) of $17.39B in Q1 2026.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s loans, at fair value(1)(2) changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s loans, at fair value(1)(2) increased by 21.9% year-over-year, from $14.27B to $17.39B.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s loans, at fair value(1)(2)?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s loans, at fair value(1)(2) has grown at a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.63B to $16.64B.
What does loans, at fair value(1)(2) mean?
The total fair value of loans the company owns as part of its long-term investment portfolio.